lathalain
lathalàin with stress marks
magazine article
From root: lathala
Usage Note
Lathalain is a derived term for a written article or feature piece intended for publication — typically in a magazine or journal. It is used in formal Filipino writing and journalism education. Related forms include lathalaan (the media institution) and lathala (the act of publishing).
Examples
" Sumulat siya ng lathalain. "
Natural Translation
He wrote a magazine article.
Literal Translation
Wrote he of magazine-article.
" Maganda ang lathalain. "
Natural Translation
The magazine article is good.
Literal Translation
Good the magazine article.
" Ang lathalain tungkol sa kultura ng mga katutubo ay nakapaloob sa pinakabagong isyu ng magasin. "
Natural Translation
The article about the culture of the indigenous peoples is included in the latest issue of the magazine.
Literal Translation
The magazine-article about the culture of-the indigenous the contained in newest issue of-the magazine.
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